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The Decemberists — Burial Ground
Album: Burial Ground
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Oh Len, come down
And meet at the burial ground
They've undid the aerial
Tore down the merry-go-round
This world's all wrong
So let's go where we belong
Pack up the stereo, meet at the burial ground

Here among the fallen leaves
Are we alone the ones that dare to breathe?
Throw your worries down, they're oh so gravely held
You have carried them so well

Len, come down
And meet at the burial ground
They've undid the aerial
Tore down the merry-go-round
This world's all wrong
So let's go where we belong
Pack up the stereo, meet at the burial ground

You laid down below a stone
Saying, Wherever they have gone, I long to go
Somewhere out beyond these maladies in my head
At least I think that's what you said

Len, come down
And meet at the burial ground
They've undid the aerial
Tore down the merry-go-round
This world's all wrong
So let's go where we belong
Pack up the stereo, meet at the burial ground

Len, come down
And meet at the burial ground
They've undid the aerial
Tore down the merry-go-round
This world's all wrong
So let's go where we belong
Pack up the stereo, meet at the burial ground
Contract malaria, meet at the burial ground!
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I think of the Decemberists as The Smiths for the 21st century - all mopey. (Not that that's a bad thing. I like much of their material.) Adding James Mercer's voice brings a little light to their work. And yes, I'm a big fan of the Shins.
Posted 2 months ago by birdman42    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

I keep hearing snatches of Sloop John B:

I feel so broke up
I wanna go home


Same. I heard beach boys and thought of sjb but thought I may be losing it. 
Posted 2 months ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]
+1 for the trumpet
Posted 3 months ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
Sorry, and I may get flack - but why would I listen to this over The Beach Boys?
Posted 3 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

I keep hearing snatches of Sloop John B:

I feel so broke up
I wanna go home


So true
Posted 4 months ago by Oski    [ Reply ]
 copymonkey wrote:


I recommend seeing them live. I was really surprised at what a good showman Colin was--and they were all great!


I second that.  Saw them for the first time on Saturday night and they were excellent.
Posted 6 months ago by SchrodingersCat    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
James Mercer brings his forever Beachboys-ish brand of catchy melodic symphonic Pop genius sensibilities to The Decemberists, and I rather like it! Thanks, RP!



Ah is that why I keep hearing Sloop John B?
Posted 6 months ago by MrDill    [ Reply ]
This has needed a bit of a break, and now it’s fresh again. Yay.
Posted 6 months ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
James Mercer brings his forever Beachboys-ish brand of catchy melodic symphonic Pop genius sensibilities to The Decemberists, and I rather like it! Thanks, RP!
Posted 6 months ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 erikdelaquis wrote:

The James Mercer influence is palpable here. He is so good at crafting those little lyrical pop hooks. The weak part of the song for me is the pitch on the trumpet fill. But still a 7-8 for me.




I think it's cool that The Decemberists gave us a rock song that contains a trumpet fill! Not a lot of bands can pull that off, or would even think of doing so.
Posted 7 months ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
So excited for this new album. It's been a long wait.
Posted 8 months ago by Murray    [ Reply ]
 drucev wrote:

an very well-crafted song but for some reason I have limited tolerance for Colin Meloy's perpetually straining tinny voice. there are a lot of frontmen in rock who make up for a questionable instrument with charismatic delivery but he just doesn't get there for me unfortunately.



I recommend seeing them live. I was really surprised at what a good showman Colin was--and they were all great!
Posted 8 months ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
As below, this feels a bit contrived for my taste, and that horn is way out, to my ears...
Posted 8 months ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
bit f a beach boys/birds rip off… disappointing from a talented band
Posted 8 months ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

I keep hearing snatches of Sloop John B:

I feel so broke up
I wanna go home

grew up with the Kingston Trio's version and I'm not hearing it...nor the Beach Boys version but I rarely listened to them given an alternative
Posted 8 months ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Sweeter and prettier and deeper with every listen.
Posted 9 months ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
The James Mercer influence is palpable here. He is so good at crafting those little lyrical pop hooks. The weak part of the song for me is the pitch on the trumpet fill. But still a 7-8 for me.
Posted 9 months ago by erikdelaquis    [ Reply ]
an very well-crafted song but for some reason I have limited tolerance for Colin Meloy's perpetually straining tinny voice. there are a lot of frontmen in rock who make up for a questionable instrument with charismatic delivery but he just doesn't get there for me unfortunately.
Posted 9 months ago by drucev    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

I keep hearing snatches of Sloop John B:

I feel so broke up
I wanna go home



That's a relief, I thought it was my imagination - and yes, Sloop John B !
Posted 9 months ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
I keep hearing snatches of Sloop John B:

I feel so broke up
I wanna go home
Posted 9 months ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Pleasant.  The "but" that follows for me is in the lyrics:
"They've undid the aerial
Tore down the merry-go-round" 
should be followed by
"The grammar's all wrong"
Posted 9 months ago by dandueck07    [ Reply ]
Hearing little whifs of Mama I'm Coming Home -- Ozzy Osborne.
Posted 9 months ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
New Blur followed by new Decemberists! RP, thank you for continuing to expose us to great new music 
Posted 9 months ago by krisolson    [ Reply ]
Well it's about time we got some new music from The Decemberists! Well-done!
Posted 9 months ago by SchoepTone    [ Reply ]
New Decemberists! Gotta bring this to my jam sessions.
Posted 9 months ago by outdoorbuddha    [ Reply ]